The table shows the prices of a similar shirt from two different stalls.
| Stall Q |
Stall R |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $150 |
20% |
$110 |
40% |
- Which stall sells the shirt at a cheaper price? (Q or R)
- How much cheaper is the shirt?
(a)
Selling price of the shirt from Stall Q after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the shirt from Stall Q
= 80% x 150
=
80100 x 150
= $120
Selling price of the shirt from Stall R after discount in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the shirt from Stall R
= 60% x 110
=
60100 x 110
= $66
Stall R sells the shirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Stall R and Stall Q
= 120 - 66
= $54
Answer(s): (a) Q; (b) $54
